Research Services for Updating QQI’s Standards-based Assessment Infrastructure for FET and HE in Ireland

Research Services for Updating QQI’s Standards-based Assessment Infrastructure for FET and HE in Ireland

Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)

## Summary Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is seeking research services to update its standards-based assessment infrastructure for further education and training, and higher education in Ireland.

## Scope & Deliverables * Establish a validated evidence base for QQI's use when updating its standards-based assessment infrastructure * Discover stakeholders' views on issues that might be addressed in the update * Focus on quality assurance of assessment, including its interpretations and uses * Compare practices with other countries to inform national context for standards-based assessment

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: not stated * Qualifications: + Relevant experience in education and training services + Expertise in quality assurance of assessment * Certifications: not stated * Experience: relevant experience in education and training services, particularly in quality assurance of assessment

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €160,000 * Submission deadline: 30 September 2026 * Contract duration: 18 months * Framework/DPS: no framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender response + Supporting documentation (e.g. CVs, experience statements)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit businesses with expertise in education and training services, particularly in quality assurance of assessment. * Opportunities include working with a major Irish public sector client and contributing to the development of QQI's standards-based assessment infrastructure. * Risks include the complexity of the project and the need for detailed understanding of QQI's requirements.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) has 3 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 1 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 3 contract(s) worth around €1,100,000.

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